START BUTTON
Starts Game/ Pauses Game

SELECT BUTTON
Access option mode from gameplay

DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS
Selects mode (title screen)
Moves Character(see below)

"X" BUTTON
Action Button/Opens Doors/Attacks

SQUARE BUTTON
Run

CIRCLE BUTTON
Access the Status Screen

TRIANGLE BUTTON
Cancel previous action

R1 BUTTON
Draws weapon

CHECK ITEM
Same as action(the X Button). If you press the X button during gameplay, you character will check the item in front of him/her. A message will appear to let you know what you've found. If there is nothing there, no message will appear. This control also opens doors and talks to other characters.

RUN
Hold the SQUARE BUTTON, then press the DIRECTIONAL BUTTON UP to run foward. Hold DIRECTIONAL BUTTON RIGHT or LEFT to run RIGHT or LEFT. You cannot run backward.

USE WEAPON
Hold the R1 BUTTON to draw your weapon, then use the DIRECTIONAL BUTTON to aim UP, DOWN, LEFT, or RIGHT. Press the X BUTTON to activate/fire weapon.

PUSH ITEM
Some items can be moved by pushing them. Face the item you want to move and press UP on the DIRECTIONAL BUTTON. If the object cannot be moved, your character will not try to push it.

RESET GAME
To return to the RESIDENT EVIL 2 title screen during gameplay, press the select button to access the option mode. Highlight reset and press the X BUTTON. Select YES to reset or NO to return to the option mode. Press the X BUTTON to make your selection.